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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LR12 VRJMOT history

LR12 VRJ is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 212,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

LR12 VRJ grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
212,476 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
17,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRJ was last recorded at 212,476 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,475 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
17,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,476 miles
  • 2024 – 193,969 miles
  • 2023 – 168,593 miles
  • 2022 – 136,892 miles
  • 2021 – 110,225 miles
  • 2020 – 103,842 miles
  • 2019 – 94,543 miles
  • 2018 – 83,403 miles
  • 2017 – 72,084 miles
  • 2016 – 51,908 miles
  • 2015 – 33,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has gone soft(causing tire wear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has gone soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has gone bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,476 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    212,476 miles
    Test number
    489300364481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail212,475 miles (+18,506)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,475 miles
    Test number
    891088708861
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass193,969 miles (+25,376)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    193,969 miles
    Test number
    719024619229
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak from small securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,593 miles
    Test number
    626954780090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,593 miles (+31,701)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,593 miles
    Test number
    146561332021
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,892 miles (+26,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,892 miles
    Test number
    642298069815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,225 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,225 miles
    Test number
    628279897075
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail110,223 miles (+6,381)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,223 miles
    Test number
    454847615404
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass103,842 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    346696306377
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail103,842 miles (+9,299)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    571420842018
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass94,543 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    603001268013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has gone soft(causing tire wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has gone bald (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail94,534 miles (+11,131)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    960493906895
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has gone soft(causing tire wear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has gone bald (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass83,403 miles (+11,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    762370624625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel

  14. Pass72,084 miles (+20,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    807291439131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp inop

  15. Pass51,908 miles (+18,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,908 miles
    Test number
    646064904511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

  16. Pass33,043 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,043 miles
    Test number
    457696525069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tryes have inner edge wear
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has puncture repair

Questions about LR12 VRJ

Does LR12 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 VRJ expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRJ?
The MOT on LR12 VRJ expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 VRJ done?
LR12 VRJ was recorded at 212,476 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 17,036 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 VRJ find?
LR12 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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